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WHIP SOCKET. No. 813,160. Patented Mar. 3, 1885.

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FREDERICK BAUMGARTNER, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 313,160, dated March 3, 1885.

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To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that LFREDERIOK BAUMGART- NER, of Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and. useful Improvements in \Vhip-Sockets; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use it, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, which forms part of this specification.

My invention relates to an improvement in whip-sockets; and it consists in, first, the com bination of a lined whip-socket with a metallic perforated plug which is secured in its lower end; second, the combination of the socket, the lining which is applied thereto, and a ring or band of any kind for expanding the lining at its lower end, below the springs placed in the top of the socket; third, the combination of the socket, the lining, and a band that is applied to the outside of the upper end of the socket, for the purpose of holding the lining in position at this point, as will be more fully described hereinafter.

The accompanying drawing represents a vertical section of a socket embodying my invention.

A represents a metallic whip-socket, which may be covered or finished in any suitable manner, as fancy may dictate. In the bottom of this socket is secured the perforated metallic block B, in contradistinction to the usual perforated wooden. block which is used in connection with the unlined sockets ofa cheaper grade of goods. Wooden blocks have been used in connection with unlined sockets; but these blocks are liable to become split in having the h ole bored through them,and then they are liable to drop out of the socket at any time. A metallic block will last as long as the socket itself, and will help to makea stronger and a more durable socket. In the top of the socket are rigidly secured at the points a any suitable number of bent springs, O,which serve to exert a frictional contact upon the sides of the whip While it is in the socket, and thus hold it in position. The lining D, which covers these springs,is expanded at its lower end, below the ends of the springs,by means of the hand, ring, or hoop G, so as to hold the lining in place at this point. The upper end of the lining is passed up through the socket inside of the springs, and then the end is turned down over the top of the socket and held securely in place by means of the ring or band I. This band forms a neat finish to the top of the socket at the same time that it strengthens it at this point. These bands will be made of any suitable material, and may be provided with flanges upon their upper edges for the purpose of protecting the lining at this point.

I olaim 1. The combination of the socket, the lining applied thereto, the band I, for securing the lining in place at the top of the socket, the springs G,and the metal block B,applied to the lower end of the socket, substantially as shown.

2. The combination of the socket A, the springs G, rigidly secured to the socket inside of its top, the lining applied to the socket and extending down below the ends of the springs, and a ring for expanding the lining at its lower end, substantially as described.

3. The combination of the socket A, the springs secured to it inside of its upper end, the lining which has its upper end turned down over the top of the socket, and a ring or band for securing this turned-down end in place, substantially as set forth.

4. The combination of the socket A, the springs secured to the inside of the top of the socket, the lining having its upper-end turned down over the top of the socket and its lower end extending down below the springs, the

band for securing the upper end of the lining in place, and a ring for expanding its lower end below the springs, substantially as specifled.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in 

